Best Picture Nominee - ARGO

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By Oscar Insider

The anticipation is building as we approach Oscar Sunday. If you haven’t seen all of the films nominated for Best Picture, there’s still time. Want to know more about each movie before filling out your My Picks Ballot? We can help you.

Each day, we’ll take a deeper dive into the nine films nominated for Best Picture.

ARGO, produced and directed by Oscar winner Ben Affleck (Original Screenplay: GOODWILL HUNTING), tells the harrowing true story of CIA Agent Tony Mendez’ bold plan to create a fake Hollywood film in order to free American fugitives in Iran. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor (Alan Arkin), the film blends humor and suspense in a masterful way.